Chien Hong School of Kung Fu
About
Chien Hong School of Kung Fu offers training in MMA and karate disciplines, guided by a team of highly experienced instructors with deep roots in traditional Chinese martial arts. Chief Instructor Gary Mitchell specializes in Taiwanese and Guangdong style Hongjiaquan with over 40 years of experience, while Grandmaster Lin Jian Hong brings expertise from the Shao-Lin Kung Fu Association R.O.C. and Great Grandmaster Zhang Ke Zhi oversees teachings of Taiwanese Hong Quan. This combination provides students with access to both modern combat techniques and centuries-old traditional forms.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the professional lion dance performances for events, noting reasonable prices, early arrivals, and creative customization like incorporating birthday cake lighting. Shifu Gary Mitchell receives specific commendation for being professional, informative, and easy to work with throughout the planning process. Reviewers express strong satisfaction with the quality of performances and intend to hire the team again for future celebrations. One reviewer expressed frustration about being dismissed when requesting a quote rather than receiving pricing information.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Lane Qin
a month ago
This team did an excellent job doing a dragon and lion dance for us! I genuinely didn’t know what to expect but I was blown away by the show. The process to set it up was not difficult and the pricing was very affordable!
Neil Pouliot
4 weeks ago
Amazing Lion Dance Team. Showed up 30 minutes early to the gig I hired them for. Reasonable prices. Shifu Gary Mitchell was very professional and informative. They did an amazing job
Elissa Luc
a month ago
Gary and Joy were unbelievable with the entire process of getting the idea i wanted set up all the way to the execution. everything in between such as communication and planning was on point! Will definitely use them again!
Lisa Chan
3 months ago
Gary and his lion dance team were professional, and their performance really was the icing on the cake for my dad's birthday celebration. Gary worked with me throughout to creatively design a performance to incorporate the lighting of a cupcake. The guests enjoyed their performance and my dad was truly honored by the entire experience. I would definitely recommend! And will hire again for the next 🎊 celebration! 🐉
Hannah
a month ago
I contacted this school to request a quote for a private event. I was transparent that I was reviewing multiple groups to stay within budget. Rather than receiving pricing, I was advised to consider a ‘cheaper alternative’ and the conversation was effectively closed. As someone planning an event, I found this approach unnecessarily dismissive and unprofessional. Providing a quote would have taken less effort than making assumptions about affordability.
scheduleHours
Monday: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Gary Mitchell
Chief Instructor
Specialist in Taiwanese and Guangdong style Hongjiaquan (Hung Family Fist), over 40 years experience
Shifu Gary Mitchell began training in the early 1980s. He is a specialist in Taiwanese and Guangdong style Hongjiaquan, northern/southern & Taiwanese lion dancing, and dragon dance. He has won state and national championships and performed internationally.
Lin, Jian Hong
Grandmaster
Founder of Shao-Lin Kung Fu Association R.O.C., recognized for traditional Shao-Lin Hung Quan and Chi Kung skills
Grandmaster Lin began studying Shao-Lin Hung Quan at age 15. He opened his first school in Taipei at 25 and founded the Shao-Lin Kung Fu Association R.O.C. He has taught over 7000 students from 20+ countries.
Zhang, Ke Zhi
Great Grandmaster
Lin, Jia Kun's only student in Taiwan, oversees teachings of Taiwanese Hong Quan
Great Grandmaster Zhang Ke Zhi began his military career in 1966 and became a disciple of Lin, Jia Kun in 1968. He opened his Gung Fu Guan and medicine clinic in Taipei in 1970.